Prepare against Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes
Spain · World #11,493 classical · FIDE ID 94734801
When preparing against Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,148 | 2,148 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,234 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,206 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 18 | 11 | 6 | 51.4% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 55.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sabajanes usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sabajanes usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sabajanes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 37.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 25.0% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes's chess games
All 35 games by Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Miguel Casado Diz | 1,907 | Campeonatos Gallegos 2026 SUB 14 | A41 |
| Jul 2026 | Patricio Martinez Perez | 1,896 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Naoki Jimenez Haneda | 1,889 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | D35 |
| Jun 2026 | Diego Iglesias Garcia | 1,887 | Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | B90 |
| Feb 2026 | Marcos Iglesias Flores | 1,881 | Campeonatos Gallegos 2026 SUB 14 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,088 |
| Campeonatos Gallegos 2026 SUB 14 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,038 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,109 |
| ch-ESP Rapid 2025 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes's chess games?
35 games by Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes, from Jan 2023 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes has played.
What does Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes play as White?
As White, Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes played?
Our database contains 35 games by Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 6 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes?
35 games by Nicolas Fernandez Sabajanes reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.